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Sutton/Wandle Valley Group

We are a friendly, socially active Ramblers Group welcoming all who enjoy walking. Our walks programme is extensive and varied covering all days of the week.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Our walk starts from Balham Station where after a coffee stop, we cross Tooting and Streatham Commons to Norwood Grove.  We then descend through Norbury Park to Norbury Station (with trains to Sutton and Clapham Junction) where we finish. Pub lunch at the Pied Horse in Streatham or picnic on Streatham Common.  Mostly tarmacked paths with some hilly road walking and one hill climb on Streatham Common. Numbers limited to 15 so please book via the email link by 1.00 pm on Tuesday 3rd March, also indicating if you would like a pub lunch.

Thursday, 5 March 2026
Start time:
10:35 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Meet Balham Station at 10.35.  10.12 train from Sutton or tube from Morden. Leader will already be at the meeting point.  

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 28531 73131
Nearest postcode:
SW12 9SJ
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Start time:
10:35 am

Balham Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 30746 69716
Nearest postcode:
SW16 4JP
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Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Norbury Station

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking